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The body system that serves as the physical foundations of the body is the
Skeletal System
The scientific study of the anatomy, structures, and functions of the bones is called
Osteology
The body cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs, and other organs is the
Thorax
The place where two or more bones connect is called a
Joint
The study of the structures, functions, and diseases of the muscles is called
Myology
The muscle that covers the top of the skull is the
Epicranius
One of the muscles that control the swinging movements of the arms is the
Trapezius
Food materials for cellular and self-repair are found in
Cytoplasm
The chief motor nerve of the face is the__________facial nerve
Seventh
The nerve that affects the muscles of the upper part of the cheek is the
Zygomatic Nerve
The sensory motor nerve that with its branches, supplies the thumb side of the arm and back of the hand is the
Radial Nerve
The clear yellowish fluid that circulates in the lymphatics of the body is known as
Lymph
The Fluid part of the blood in which platelets and blood cells flow is
Plasma
Lymph circulates through the lymphatic vessels and is filtered by the
Lymph Nodes
The study of structures of the human body that can be seen with the naked eye is called
Anatomy
The muscles that draw the fingers together are
Adductors
the sensations of touch, cold, heat, and sight are carried to the brain by the
Sensory Nerve
The largest cranial nerve is the
Fifth Cranial Nerve
Living plant and animal cells are enclosed by the
Cell Membrane
The interior of the heart contains the atria and the
Ventricles
These are vessels that carry blood away from the heart
Arteries
These are vessels that carry bood to the heart
Veins
This is the membrane that encloses the heart
Pericardium
The blood is composed of red and white corpuscles, platelets, and plasma, and
Hemoglobin
The body has 8 to 10 pints of the nutritive fluid called
Blood
These are cells that contribute to the blood clotting process
Platelets
Hemoglobin, which gives blood its bright red color, is found in the
Red Blood Cells
The artery that supplies blood to the upper lip and nose region is the
Superior Temporal Artery
This is the artery that supplies blood to the temples
Middle Temporal Artery
These are the 2 branches of the internal carotid
Supraorbital and Infraorbital
These are the 2 arteries that are the main supply to the arms and hands
Ulnar and Radial
This is a group of specialized glands affecting development and sexual activities
Endocrine Glands
Insulin, adrenaline, and estrogen are all examples of
Hormones
Another name for the digestive system is
Gastrointestinal system
The body system that enables breathing is called the
Respiratory System
This is the substance that all living cells are composed of
Protoplasm
This is the process of building up larger molecules from smaller ones
Anabolism
Tissue is a group of ____ that perform a specific function
Cells
This is the tissue that serves as a protective covering of the body
Epithelial Tissue
The circulatory systems includes these organs of the body
Heart and Blood Veesels
The portion of the skull that protects the brain is the
Cranium
One of the important function of the bones is to
Produce red and white blood cells
These are the 2 bones that form the sides and crown (top) of the Cranium
Parietal Bones
This is the u-shaped bone that is often called the Adam's Apple
Hyoid
Cheek bones can also be called
Zygomatic Bones
The largest and strongest bone of the face is known as the
Mandible
The temporal bones form the ___________
Side of the head
These are the bones of the forearm
Ulna and Radius
These are the 14 bones in the fingers of each hand
Phalanges
These bones form the bridge of the nose
Nasal Bones
The place of attachment of a muscle to an immovable section of the skeleton
Origin
The muscles that are under conscious control, also called voluntary muscle
Striated Muscles
The muscles that goes around or rings the eye socket
Orbucularis Oculi
These are the muscles of chewing or mastication
Masseter and Temporalis Muscles
The muscles of the neck that helps to lower and rotate the head
Sternocleidomastoideus
The brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and cranial nerves make up the
Central Nervous System
The largest and most complex nerve tissue in the body is the
Brain
This is the part of the nerve cell, or neuron, that sends impulses away from the cell body to the other neurons, glands, and muscles
Axon
This is the branch of the fifth cranial nerve affecting the external ear and skin above the temple
Auriculotemporal Nerve
This affects the lower side and point of the nose
Nasal Nerve
This affects the skin of the forehead and eyebrows
Supraorbital Nerve
This affects the muscles of the mouth
Buccal Nerve
This is the Cervical Nerve that affects the front and sides of the neck as far down as the breast bone
Cervical Cultaneous Nerve
This is one of the 4 principle nerves of the arm and hand that supplies the fingers
Digital Nerve
The steady circulation of blood through the body is controlled by this
Circulatory System
The blood-vascular system comprises the heart, ateries, veins, and ____
Capillaries
The name for the upper heart chambers is
Atria